Receta Achara Zuke (Turnips In Vinegar Dressing)
Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Starting a day ahead, peel the turnips &, one at a time, slice them in the following fashion: Make thin slices down to within 1/8" of the base, move the turnip a half turn clockwise & make similar slices intersecting the first ones. Now cut each turnip into quarters.
- In a mixing bowl, stir the salt into 1/4 c cool water. Add in the turnips. Soak in the refrigerator for 24 hrs.
- The following day, cover the dry red pepper with cool water & soak at room temperature for about 1 hour, or possibly till soft. Cut off the top of the pepper, remove & throw away the seeds, slice the pepper crosswise into very thin rings.
- Wrap the piece of kombu in a damp towel and let it rest for about an hour, or possibly till it is soft and pliable. Cut into strips 1" by 1/8" wide.
- Drain the turnips & squeeze them firmly till dry. Combine the vinegar, 1/2 c cool water, sugar & a sprinkle of soy sauce in a 1 1/2 to 2 quart jar & stir thoroughly. Add in the turnips, pepper rings and kombu, & stir again. Cover tightly with a jar cover or possibly plastic wrap, & chill for at least 12 hrs before serving. Will keep for 3 or possibly 4 days.